| What should you consider when reviewing natural | | | | appearance of your hair, providing a fuller look. |
| remedies for hair loss versus other options? | | | | You can also do a search for hair gels, lotions |
| Does surgical hair restoration work better? | | | | foam sprays and mousse to create a better |
| You might look at the following pros and cons to | | | | appearance. |
| hair loss treatments before you invest your time | | | | Products that are effective, can remove excess |
| and money! | | | | and dirty oils, stabilize moisture and make your |
| If you're like I was, you realize time is working | | | | hair more manageable. |
| against you! | | | | There are ways to improve your appearance |
| - If you're going to have a chance to restore hair | | | | with cosmetic treatment that add content and |
| lost and your youthful look, | | | | color to your hair. They are usually called dust and |
| - If you can't stand the sight of looking in the | | | | fiber products. This can make thin hair look |
| mirror and you're receding hairline or bald spots | | | | thicker. |
| any longer; | | | | CONS:Some products can improve the health of |
| I hope the following hair information will help you | | | | your follicle or roots of your hair, but in many |
| to make a wise and timely decision! | | | | cases these products just improve your |
| First, since you're looking for natural cures; the | | | | appearance. Also most contain chemicals that |
| good news is that cheap & natural home | | | | ultimately are not good in the long term care. |
| remedies that grow hair back in men and women | | | | Cheap $.99 chemical based shampoos and |
| do have a measure of success! | | | | conditioners are probably responsible for more |
| Like myself, many have stopped hair loss naturally | | | | frizzy and poor hair health than we realize. |
| and even experienced new hair growth! | | | | Hair dyes may produce a better appearance |
| I won't guarantee you the same results I | | | | however the long term effects are not desirable. |
| experience, but I can say with confidence; your | | | | Because your natural hair color grows back, you |
| chances are better than the gloomy hair loss | | | | are constantly applying more and more unnatural |
| pictures the experts scare you with. | | | | hair substances. |
| I am a firm believer that a large percentage of | | | | COSMETIC HAIR TREATMENTS |
| hair problems that are blamed on genetics are | | | | Cosmetic hair treatments are also just |
| due to other simpler problems! | | | | temporary. |
| I was in my mid-forties when I began losing my | | | | PROS: |
| hair! After doing my own research I gained the | | | | Most of us have already tried different styles and |
| knowledge I needed to completely restore a bald | | | | cuts to make our hair appear to be fuller. Some |
| spot in back of my head 100% and even caused | | | | may even color their scalp to make it blend in |
| significant hair regrowth to my receding hairline! | | | | with their hair to look fuller. |
| Following are various treatments with pros and | | | | CONS:these measures are temporary and need |
| cons, as well as the opportunity to find a natural | | | | to be repeated over and over. Despite the |
| home remedy that worked for me! | | | | wonders of modern technology, cosmetics can |
| OTHER HAIR REMEDIES COMPARED TO HOME | | | | only do so much and it doesn't give you the |
| REMEDIES FOR HAIR! | | | | confidence that real hair provides. |
| Included in the various treatments, one can find | | | | SURGICAL PROCEDURES FOR HAIR |
| cosmetic hair treatments to make you look like | | | | The first hair graft was done in United States in |
| you have more hair, use certain hair loss drugs | | | | 1952. The method makes small punches to |
| that are designed to treat the hair follicle and | | | | transplant patches of skin and hair from one area |
| there are surgical procedures that will graft hair | | | | of the scalp to another. |
| from one spot to another. | | | | PROS: |
| Also there are many hair loss miracle claims to | | | | Probably the most effective surgery for male |
| treating bald spots and other hair problems, which | | | | pattern baldness is follicular unit micrografting. |
| include many pharmaceutical treatments and | | | | This surgical hair procedure involves the process |
| natural herbal treatments. There are also hair | | | | of taking hair from one location of the scalp and |
| restoration pills, shampoos, conditioners and lotions | | | | grafting it in areas that need more hair. This is |
| that all have miracle claims! | | | | modern technology at its best and it does |
| Modern technology has provided many hair loss | | | | wonders for follicle replacement. |
| treatments including ultraviolet procedures, laser | | | | The procedure makes it possible to restore more |
| treatments and other hair follicle stimulating | | | | hair loss areas, make hair more natural looking, |
| procedures of which none have very scientific | | | | and has a short healing time, compared to other |
| proof of working. | | | | procedures. |
| Here are most of the options you will come | | | | CONS: |
| across as you consider the natural approach | | | | Because this procedure does require surgery, |
| versus the alternatives. | | | | there are sutures needed to sew back the area |
| WHAT ABOUT WIGS? | | | | of the scalp in which the graft is taken from. |
| PROS:There are many varieties of hair systems. | | | | Sutures are usually taken out after one week. |
| They are often called hair appliances, extensions, | | | | Then after about six months you may go back |
| units and nonsurgical solutions. | | | | for another graft and do the process all over |
| If you are completely bald, you can always wear | | | | again to further improve your hair density. |
| a wig. To cover a limited bald spot, you don't | | | | After the surgery you will be prescribed pain |
| have to wait for the hair to grow back; if it does | | | | medication. Pain may vary depending on your |
| at all! This is often a good option for those who | | | | discomfort level. However, the pain usually does |
| just have temporary loss of hair. | | | | not last longer than several days to a week and |
| You have the option of getting human hair or the | | | | usually you can go back to work after a day. |
| more costly synthetic pieces. Synthetic pieces | | | | The cost of the grafting procedure; depending on |
| have more problems to maintain. Synthetic last | | | | how many graphs you will require; may cost |
| longer, but it doesn't look as real as human hair. | | | | between $1000 and $10,000 or so per graft |
| There are different ways to secure a hair piece, | | | | session. |
| but it seems the best way and most popular is | | | | Also take the following into consideration: |
| double-sided tape. Also there are liquid adhesives | | | | - you will require sutures in the area of your scalp |
| and weaving which is also effective. | | | | because of donor hair graphs. |
| CONS | | | | - you must not take blood thinning medications |
| :Surely, the disadvantage is that it never looks like | | | | which could cause bleeding during surgery. |
| the real thing. There's nothing like the original! | | | | - antibiotics will be prescribed after surgery to |
| But there are many other problems that come | | | | prevent infection. |
| along with wearing hair systems, whether they | | | | - possible post surgery may include bleeding, |
| are natural or synthetic. | | | | redness, bumps or excessive swelling. |
| There's always the self-conscious feeling that | | | | - It takes about six months before you go in for |
| somebody notices it's not real! This is almost as | | | | another session if you require further grafting. |
| uncomfortable as hair loss itself. | | | | So those are most of your options for hair |
| Other disadvantages include difficulty in matching | | | | restoration compared to the natural approach. |
| the real hair with the attachment, fear of it | | | | Summarizing; wigs and hair pieces can be instant |
| coming off, rashes caused by hair piece adhesives | | | | solutions, the most effective medicines are |
| which are very common, hair hygiene problems | | | | Propecia for men and "the combination of |
| because of smelly hair pieces and costly prices. | | | | Spyronolactone and hormone therapy for |
| A big disadvantage is price! | | | | women," according to hair expert, Dr. Peter J. |
| Purchasing a wig can be one of the most | | | | Panagotacos. |
| expensive options you consider. A low-quality wig | | | | The most effective surgical solution is follicular unit |
| can average about $600 while a good quality | | | | micrografting. |
| option can start at $1000 and go as high as | | | | HOW DOES NATURAL HOME REMEDIES FOR |
| $7,000. | | | | HAIR COMPARE? |
| Then you can double that price, because you | | | | When it comes to home remedies for hair, most |
| need to purchase at least two. When one requires | | | | people take seriously into consideration two |
| cleaning, you have a spare to wear. They also | | | | factors! |
| don't last forever and need to be replaced. | | | | - They are; how much will it cost? |
| GROW HAIR BACK WITH DRUGS | | | | - And how much do I have to commit to the |
| PROS: | | | | process? |
| The convenience of taking drugs and medications | | | | In terms of costs, for the meager cost of a large |
| to stimulate growth and to try and restore hair is | | | | pizza and breadsticks, I had in my hands all the |
| probably the most positive advantage. It requires | | | | information that would eventually bring restoration |
| very little commitment other than remembering | | | | to the bald spot in back of my head and restore |
| to take your medication. | | | | a great portion of my hairline & balding in |
| There are proven medications that cause hair | | | | front! |
| growth results. | | | | I was using bandannas to cover my bald spot in |
| Propecia is the most prescribed medication for | | | | back and an empty hairline! |
| men. However this is not something pregnant | | | | Secondly, if you get the correct knowledge, the |
| women should be taking because of potential side | | | | commitment itself is very reasonable if your hair |
| effects. | | | | is important to you! |
| Probably, second is Rogaine which is also known | | | | You would be surprised what you can do despite |
| as minoxidil. Rogaine is used by both men and | | | | the usual excuses about genetics that the |
| women. Aldactone hair prescription is also | | | | experts idolize! |
| prescribed for women only. | | | | They don't want to tell you that there are cheap |
| Studies have shown that men who take Propecia | | | | home remedies that grow hair back for men and |
| when their hair loss just begins, more than 50% | | | | women because it's money out of their pocket! |
| stop losing hair. | | | | When I started losing my hair at about 44 years |
| CONS:Like all drugs and pharmaceuticals, they | | | | old, I invested a lot of time and prayer and |
| have potential side effects. | | | | research to find information that would get me |
| While Propecia is probably shown to be most | | | | back my hair! |
| effective for treating genetic pattern hair | | | | The cost and effort was well worth it! |
| problems, it was originally a prescribed medication | | | | It took a few lifestyle changes, nutritional & |
| for treating enlarged prostate glands. | | | | eating habits, supplements, and about 13 simple |
| While it does have positive results, the hair quality | | | | checklist steps (which most I don't even think |
| that is grown is shorter and thinner. Also, to | | | | about any more). The benefit of keeping a natural |
| maintain the benefits; you must continue taking | | | | covering on my head is worth the effort! |
| Propecia. If you stop taking it, you can expect | | | | I would have to say the number one and |
| your hair to start falling out again! | | | | foundational step for restoring and maintaining my |
| Most other pharmaceuticals are questionable. Many | | | | hair is bodybuilding protein. |
| medications claiming to stop hair loss have failed | | | | Protein is very important! To revitalize and |
| controlled clinical tests for effectiveness. | | | | restore all parts of the human body you need |
| The most effective: | | | | protein. But not just any protein, the right kind for |
| Propecia is prescribed for men only, due to | | | | hair growth is important! The secret is in the |
| possible side effects for pregnant women. | | | | quality and consistency that you take! |
| Rogaine minoxidil, is effective treating both men | | | | Secondly, I used what I consider practical & |
| and women. Rogaine was first used as a | | | | natural hair cure techniques that caused hair |
| medication to treat high blood pressure. | | | | growth in the course of about 12 weeks! Because |
| Aldactone generally prescribed for women only, | | | | I wanted to monitor my results, I took pictures |
| due to the side effects possible in men. | | | | when I started and so I have before and after |
| Propecia is considered the most effective | | | | pictures to prove it! |
| treatment for genetic hair lost. Propecia is the | | | | Probably the greatest disappointment with natural |
| brand-name for the drug finasteride. The United | | | | hair restoration is the longer you wait to try it, |
| States Food and Drug Administration approved | | | | the harder it is to restore your hair that has fallen |
| the same drug for treating enlarged prostate | | | | out. Secondly, it's like growing a plant. You won't |
| glands. However, a lower dosage is used for hair | | | | see the results right away. You have to wait for |
| loss. | | | | the duration of the harvesting cycle! |
| Although Propecia is effective, the growth that it | | | | However, when it grows, it's real and it's yours! |
| stimulates will be shorter and smaller hair shafts | | | | Before you decide to follow any advice from this |
| than normal. Also the density is usually less than | | | | article, make sure you consult your doctor and |
| desirable. | | | | nutritionist for your particular health needs. |
| PRODUCTS FOR HAIR CARE | | | | Before you make huge financial investments and |
| PROS:Shampoos, conditioners and various | | | | commitments, take a short time to seek natural |
| products can enhance the condition and | | | | hair remedies that work! |